declared that communicating through computer screens is a weak substitute for in$-$person interactions. But many others counter that social media encourage more frequent contact with others and thus enrich our real$-$life relationships. For these people, social networking sites are an invaluable method of communicating with friends, colleagues, and even family members.

Passage $2$

A poll conducted in the United States revealed that nearly half of all citizens believe that social networking is a fad that will quickly pass out of favor. I agree with those people. Social media sites can be fun, but they aren't really important. Just as grabbing a candy bar isn't as nutritionally sound as sitting down for a full meal, having a "conversation" via a social media site is not as fulfilling as socializing with a friend face$-$toface. As people come to this realization, they will step away from their computers and make plans to see their friends in person.

Question

The author of Passage $2$ would most likely say that the opinion held by the "people" mentioned in the third sentence of Passage $1("$Some people have declared...$).")$ is

accurate

unsupported

misguided

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